Originally posted by MikeNArk Cool shot. Pretty detailed capture of the kingfisher in photo and video. The small bird was overmatched.
Thanks! The Wagtail tried, but the Kingfisher knew he was better equipped.
Originally posted by PJ1 Interesting video. About 16-20 seconds, when the Willie Wagtail flys off and leaves the branch shaking, the Kingfisher's body shakes back and forth but its head remains still. Good suspension (Kingfisher IBIS ??). I guess it accounts for their accuracy when they dive on a fish.
Birds are amazing like that. I've watched Herons where their neck seems to flap in the breeze, but the head stays perfectly still.
Hang on, is it a Kingfisher, or an Ibis?
Originally posted by angkymac Now there is a beak worth flying away from!
Great shot & video.
Thanks! Yeah, it's quite a weapon!